RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – High temperatures in the mid and upper 90s with afternoon scattered storms today through Saturday. Thursday (Independence Day): First Alert Weather Day: Mostly to partly sunny, very hot and humid. Heat index 100° to 105°. Hit or miss thunderstorms are likely, mainly between 3 pm and 9 pm. An isolated strong to severe storm with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain possible. Highs in the upper 90s. (PM Rain Chance: 50%)